Above Sentencing Guidelines and Harsh Punishments on Children
Examine specific cases where sentences have far exceeded guidelines, highlighting the need for a balanced approach to juvenile punishment that considers the potential for rehabilitation.
Children are sentenced decades longer than sentencing guidelines scoresheet totals.
The data provided highlights a significant issue in the sentencing of juveniles in Florida. It shows an astounding contrast between the recommended sentencing guidelines and the actual punishments given to these individuals.
The "Sentencing Guidelines Scoresheet Total" column represents the suggested sentence based on the individuals Criminal Punishment Code Scoresheet, while the "Punishment" column shows the actual sentence given, as well as the “difference” between the two.
GENEVA KELLUM
Youth Incarceration in Florida
Read court rulings and more about the injustices youth face in Florida.
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